For years, a meteorite lay in the deserts of north-west Africa, seemingly no different from countless other rocks scattered across the landscape. Yet hidden inside it was a record of one of the Moon’s most violent eras, a geological story that had remained untold for more than three billion years.The meteorite, known as Northwest Africa…
Just like the SPR creates storage reserves, there is now a need to create another SPR- Strategic Pricing Reserves. (AI image) By Col Rajeev Agarwal (Retired), Senior Research Consultant, CRFWith the signing of the MoU by President Trump and President Pezeshkian on 16 June and the operationalisation of the Roadmap of 60 days, there is…
NEW DELHI: Indian car buyers are increasingly moving away from conventional petrol and diesel vehicles, with compressed natural gas (CNG), hybrid and electric models accounting for more than 40% of passenger vehicle retail sales for the first time in June, signalling a structural shift in consumer preference towards lower running costs and fuel-efficient technologies.According to…
FIFA World Cup trophy (via Getty) The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered the Round of 32 stage. This is the first knockout round of the expanded 48-team tournament. Fans around the world are ready for some of the biggest matches of the competition. Every game is now a win-or-go-home contest.The Round of 32 matches…
The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) has reportedly sent legal notices to people from the entertainment and sports industries over their alleged association with the proposed TG20 League.Among those named are actor Vijay Deverakonda, actor Venkatesh, and cricketers Mohammed Siraj, Tilak Varma and Ambati Rayudu.According to reports, the notices relate to concerns raised by the association…
Kangana Ranaut has been in the news for her comments on Gen Z and their behaviour during the protests for NEET paper leak. Kangana had strongly criticised the abusive language used against PM Narendra Modi and his mother. She referred to the group as “Generation Gutter” and further wrote, “I call them Generation Gutter. Some…
Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestinian Football Association (AP Photo) The president of the Palestinian Football Association, Jibril Rajoub, remains in Mexico City awaiting approval to enter the United States as visa-related issues continue to affect several delegates attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Rajoub was present for the tournament’s opening match between Mexico and South…
Defending champions Argentina faced a fierce challenge but managed to edge out Cape Verde with a thrilling 3-2 win in extra time, earning their place in the World Cup Round of 16.(AP Photo) Defending champions Argentina survived an almighty scare to secure a breathless 3-2 extra-time victory over debutants Cape Verde on Saturday, booking their…
IIT Madras has announced the GATE 2027 examination schedule, with registrations expected to begin in mid-August. The upcoming edition features a revised syllabus, a new Robotics and Automation paper, DigiLocker-linked registration with facial authentication, and updated examination measures for nearly 10 lakh aspirants. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has officially announced the schedule…
GSET 2026 notification released for Assistant Professor eligibility exam in Gujarat GSET 2026: The Gujarat State Nodal Agency at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, has released the detailed information bulletin for the Gujarat State Eligibility Test (GSET) 2026. The state-level examination is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for appointment as Assistant…